Published: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:41 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:41 p.m.

Almost as quickly as former Gator and Lakeland tailback Chris Rainey's NFL comeback began, it ended on Sunday.

Rainey, who signed with the Indianapolis Colts in late November, broke his leg during Sunday's game againts the Cincinnati Bengals — ending his season after just two games.

The Colts placed Rainey on injured reserve Tuesday and signed former Buffalo Bills tailback Tashard Choice to replace him, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Rainey worked mainly as a punt and kick returner for Indianapolis, averaging 7.3 yards per punt return and 21.8 yards per kick return. He had four 20-plus yard kickoff returns.

Originally a fifth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012, Rainey had been without an NFL team most of this season. He was cut by the Steelers following a domestic incident in Gainesville in January, and prior to signing with the Colts was worked out by the Kansas City Chiefs.

During that workout, reports said he ran a 4.3 second 40-yard dash, but he was not offered a contract.

<p>Almost as quickly as former Gator and Lakeland tailback Chris Rainey's NFL comeback began, it ended on Sunday.</p><p>Rainey, who signed with the Indianapolis Colts in late November, broke his leg during Sunday's game againts the Cincinnati Bengals — ending his season after just two games. </p><p>The Colts placed Rainey on injured reserve Tuesday and signed former Buffalo Bills tailback Tashard Choice to replace him, according to the Indianapolis Star. </p><p>Rainey worked mainly as a punt and kick returner for Indianapolis, averaging 7.3 yards per punt return and 21.8 yards per kick return. He had four 20-plus yard kickoff returns.</p><p>Originally a fifth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012, Rainey had been without an NFL team most of this season. He was cut by the Steelers following a domestic incident in Gainesville in January, and prior to signing with the Colts was worked out by the Kansas City Chiefs. </p><p>During that workout, reports said he ran a 4.3 second 40-yard dash, but he was not offered a contract.</p>